Canceled PS2 Grand Theft Auto Game Nearly Took Series to Japan, Gets Details
Former Rockstar Games Technical Director Obbe Vermeij revealed details about the canceled PlayStation 2 title Grand Theft Auto: Tokyo. The game would have been a GTA III-style experience set in Japan, emphasizing street racing and samurai swords, but was ultimately scrapped due to unfinalized contracts. Rockstar is currently developing Grand Theft Auto VI, set for release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- Entities
- Game: Grand Theft Auto 3
- Game: Grand Theft Auto: Tokyo
- Platform: PlayStation 2
- Game: Grand Theft Auto VI
- Topic: Open World
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Platform: Xbox Series X
- Topic: Game Development
- Company: Rockstar Games
- Person: Obbe Vermeij
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